Hamilton County Tourism 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA

Giftable Guide 2016

LOOKING FOR THE

Perfect Gift?

Your search ends in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Whether you’re after handmade or high-end, rustic or refined, the perfect flavor or perfect fit, we have options for everyone on your list.

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Neither sophisticated malls nor chic boutiques have to compete for shelf space in Hamilton County. Those who prefer quirky over quotidian need not look further than our spread of local shops. Art seekers and antiquers can hunt for treasures throughout our arts and historic districts. Foodies and beer fiends will find Hamilton County to be a new frontier of flavors.

Be our guest and allow us to be your guide to the holiday shopping scene in Hamilton County. We hope you’re able to join us.

SIMPLE GIVING

Memorable SHAREABLE Treasurable WEARABLE Made in HAMILTON COUNTY Delectable & DRIVABLE

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Memorable Experiences are the only thing you buy that makes you richer.

Instead of another thing, why not give someone a gift that’s not a “thing” at all?

You can’t wrap a standing ovation or high-speed finish.

A trek through the treetops or a wander through history won’t fit in a gift bag. Hamilton County has tickets, daytrips and sensory experiences to choose from for the person on your list who would rather “do” than “receive.”

After all, the best things in life are intangible.

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THEATRE TICKETS Paper tickets transform into palpable excitement at The Center for the Performing Arts.

The stages at the Palladium, Tarkington Theater and Studio Theater are busy all year round with well-known musicians, dance ensembles and theater performances. Find your seat and settle in for a gift impossible to forget!

CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1 Center Green, Carmel 317.843.3800 TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org

GO-KART RACING K1 SPEED 9998 E 121st St., Fishers 317.348.1176 K1Speed.com

ADMISSION TO MORE THAN 60 OBSTACLES AND ZIPLINES KOTEEWI AERIAL ADVENTURE AND TREETOP TRAILS 11800 Koteewi Dr., Noblesville 317.770.8845 EdgeAdventureParks.com/KoteewiAerial-Park

MEMBERSHIP TO CONNER PRAIRIE CONNER PRAIRIE 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers 317.776.6000 ConnerPrairie.org

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HOOSIER TRAILS FUDGE

Break off a piece and pass it around.

The group gifts are always the toughest to buy. How do you “wow” an entire family of diverse ages? Gifts to pass around and share are often the best bet. And something sweet is always a plus.

Treats like specialty fudge, Christmas cookie boxes and local restaurants gift cards are perfect to divvy up.

For groups of three or more, a gift to share is quite suitable.

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CABELA’S 13725 Cabela Pkwy., Noblesville 317.565.6400 Cabelas.com

AWARD-WINNING TOFFEE LOVE: small batch toffee covered in Swiss chocolate, fancy nuts and a touch of sea salt CHOCOLATE FOR THE SPIRIT 301 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel 317.518.8842 ChocolateForTheSpirit.com

FILL A GROWLER Legend has it, railroad workers that only used to lay track four days a week received this nickname. Now, Hamilton County’s newest craft brewery is celebrating Fishers’ railroad history and the “proverbial three-day weekend” all week long.

FOUR DAY RAY BREWING 11671 Lantern Rd., Fishers Restaurant: 317.343.0200 Brewery: 317.343.0220 *Learn about other local brews at FourDayRay.com VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Brews

American Pie Council National Champion Lisa Sparks is a magician when it comes to her famous PIE-IN-A-JAR. How does she cram an entire slice of pie in jar without the crust getting soggy? You’ll have to ask when you pick one (or five) up as a gift. Remember to bring cash!

LISA’S PIE SHOP 5995 US-31, Atlanta 317.758.6944 LisasPies.com

LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE, MUG AND “BULLET” BOTTLE SURE SHOT COFFEE (located inside Vardagen) 8684 E. 116th St., Fishers 317.572.5570 SureShotCoffee.com

CRAZY CHARLIE’S SALSAS AND CHILI SAUCE C&G Salsa Company VINE & TABLE 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel 317.817.9473 CGSalsa.com

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Treasurable Treasures aren’t supposed to be buried.

For those who enjoy the rarer things in life, Hamilton County is an untouched trove. Things aren’t built like they used to be, so something made to last forever is a foolproof gift option. Future family heirlooms adorn the shelves of our galleries and showrooms. With a one-of-a-kind treasure, your gift will be inimitable.

These patterned and colorfully glazed ceramics are conversation pieces in every sense of the word. Young adults with disabilities make every item by hand as part of Urban Artisan Ceramics, a program designed to help student interns gain confidence and transferrable skills in an art-focused environment.

“UNTITLED” BY HUNT SLONEM, 2014. OIL ON WOOD. NYC-based artist Hunt Slonem is considered one of the greatest colorists of his time. Bunnies are among Slonem’s most iconic motifs.

COATS-WRIGHT ART & DESIGN AT INDIANA DESIGN CENTER 200 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel 317.569.5980 IndianaDesignCenter.com

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URBAN ARTISANS CERAMICS Vibrantly glazed and highly patterned clay works.

GALLERY 116 8597 E. 116th St., Fishers 317.577.9730 Gallery116.com

INDIANA BEER CAP DISPLAY Even those who just “kind of” like Indiana craft beer will love the Indiana Beer Cap Display.

Visually keep track of the brews you’ve sampled and plan your next hopventure. We suggest placing caps in the areas where the beers were brewed.

SILVER IN THE CITY 111 W. Main St., Carmel 317.993.3669 SilverInTheCity.com

FERN VASE

by Dan Howell Pottery

Dan Howell began his pottery career making sculptures on the banks of a creek when he was just a kid. Now, he brings 40 years of experience and passion to every piece.

NICKEL PLATE ARTS 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville 317.225.6547 NickelPlateArts.org

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‘Tis the season for wardrobe updates.

Whether the preference is indie threads or designer ensembles, Hamilton County provides gift options guaranteed to fit…figure and budget. Our boutiques with abundant Instagram followings offer racks and stacks of trendy pieces.

Hamilton County’s three Simon Malls house stores typically found in big city shopping districts.

A handpicked outfit is sure to “wow” the fashionable.

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GIFT CARDS FROM AREA SIMON PROPERTIES HAMILTON TOWN CENTER 13901 Towne Center Blvd., Noblesville 317.770.5996 Simon.com CLAY TERRACE 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel 317.818.0725 Simon.com THE FASHION MALL AT KEYSTONE 8702 Keystone Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis 317.574.4002 Simon.com

ORIGINAL, HAND-DRAWN ART ON T-SHIRTS, TANKS, AND SWEATSHIRTS Vardagen is cool, casual, everyday streetwear.

VARDAGEN 8684 E. 116th St., Fishers 317.572.5570 Shop.Vardagen.com

PLAID BLANKET SCARF, LACE BOOT SOCKS AND HANDMADE EAR WARMER LITTLE GYPSIE BOUTIQUE 914 Maple Ave., Noblesville 317.750.8087 LittleGypsie.com

HIS AND HERS COORDINATING OUTDOOR WEAR CABELA’S 13725 Cabela Pkwy., Noblesville 317.565.6400 Cabelas.com

HANDMADE SCARVES, TOWELS AND BASKET LINERS TABBY TREE WEAVER 269 W. Jackson St., Cicero 317.984.5475 TabbyTreeWeaver.com

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Made in HAMILTON COUNTY Nothing says “thoughtful” like local.

These days, it’s rare to find an item without a “made in” sticker. Not so when you buy a gift from a Hamilton County artisan. You’ll know when you buy exactly what it’s made of, where it came from and who made it – no matter what “it” is. From local pottery to letter-pressed, we have ideas for gifts crafted with care rather than mass-produced.

A gift made with expert hands is anything but forgettable.

UNIQUE CONNER PRAIRIEMADE GIFTS Hand-thrown and decorate salt glaze tankards made by Conner Prairie potters and handspun, dyed and knit wool muffatees (fingerless gloves).

HAND STITCHED LEATHER WALLET WITH MAGNETIC MONEY CLIP

by Horn and Hammer

“INDIANA GIRL” NECKLACES Hand-stamped. Available in black.

NICKEL PLATE ARTS 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville 317.452.3690 NickelPlateArts.org

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CONNER PRAIRIE GIFT SHOP 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers 317.214.4470 ConnerPrairie.org

HAND PAINTED POTTERY KILN CREATIONS 60 N. 9th St., Noblesville 317.774.8982 KilnCreations.net

CUSTOMIZED BATH PRODUCTS Scented Bath Ballz; Bubbling Bath Crystals and Exfoliating Salt Scrub in customizable scents BATH JUNKIE 741 Hanover Pl., Carmel 317.805.1850 BathJunkieCarmel.com

HAND-CRAFTED LETTERPRESS DESIGNS Original art prints, note cards as well as custom invitations and stationery.

JILLY JACK DESIGNS 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel 317.414.5955 etsy.com/shop/JillyJackDesigns

WHEEL-THROWN BOWLS AND BRIE BAKER STRAWTOWN POTTERY 12738 Strawtown Ave., Noblesville 317.984.5080 facebook.com/Strawtown-PotteryAntiques

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Delectable & DRIVABLE If you’re not able to do it in a day, join us for a shopping getaway!

DELECTABLE

A Home for Hearty Meals Relaxing over a meal with family and friends is the perfect way to unwind after a day of serious shopping. From “special occasion” cuisine to comfort food favorites, Hamilton County is the perfect place for a meal out. If cooking your food and eating it too is more your style, prepare a meal using 19th-century recipes at Conner Prairie. Make delectable dining in Hamilton County, Indiana part of your holiday tradition!

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Located just minutes north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana, offers unique attractions and special events. Affordable accommodations in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield put you in the center of it all with easy access to each of the 8 great towns. Hamilton County is accessible from Highways 31, 32, 37, 38, I-69 and the Indianapolis beltway, I-465.

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